Southwest City, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Southwest City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Southwest City and McDonald County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use McDonald County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 378 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McDonald County compares with Missouri
McDonald County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McDonald County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McDonald County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 135.3 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 25.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
McDonald County has lower values than Missouri for injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Southwest City: US-59 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Southwest City.
Overview
Since 2015, 378 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McDonald County. They injured 133 people and killed 13.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
Only 5 truck crashes were reported in Southwest City since 2015; patterns below come from McDonald County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.7% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
Road surface: 5.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-59 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come SR-20 (1), SR-25 (1) and SR-43 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Southwest City fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-59, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in McDonald County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 2 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
| SR-72 | 1 |
| SR-90 | 1 |
| Sr-Dd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McDonald County) |
|---|---|
| Is 49 | 70 |
| US-71 | 52 |
| Mo 76 | 49 |
| Mo 43 | 43 |
| Mo 59 | 34 |
| Mo 90 | 29 |
| Rt H | 18 |
| Rt Cc | 5 |
Southwest City at a glance
| Population | 976 |
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Density | 667 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64863) | $58,906 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64863) | $122,174 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McDonald County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 37 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 32 | -14% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 24 | -25% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 32 | +31% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 37 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Southwest City
How common are truck crashes in Southwest City?
McDonald County has had 378 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 133 people and killing 13.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Southwest City?
Since 2015, US-59 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Southwest City: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Southwest City?
August has the most truck crashes in McDonald County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Southwest City?
Since 2015, McDonald County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Southwest City compared with Missouri?
McDonald County records 135.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Southwest City?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.